Janitor at Austin Maintenance & Construction, Inc. in Decatur, Illinois

Job Description:

Janitor

Must be detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises. Will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining room and public areas. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.


• Gather and empty trash.


• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.


• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.


• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.


• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.


• Adjust and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.


• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.


• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.


• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.


• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.


• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.


• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.


• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.


• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.


• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.


• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.


• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.


• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – no experience required.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Janitorial

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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